Tonga explained to kids
Tonga is a country located in the Pacific Ocean. It is made up of many islands, with the largest ones being Tongatapu, Vava'u, and Ha'apai. Tonga is a constitutional monarchy, which means that it has a king as its head of state. The current king is Tupou VI.
Tonga's population is around 106,000 people. The majority of Tongans are of Polynesian descent, with a smaller number of people from other Pacific Islander groups. The official languages of Tonga are English and Tongan.
The capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa, which is located on the island of Tongatapu. Tonga's economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and fishing. The main crops grown in Tonga are coconuts, yams, bananas, and taro. Tourism is a growing industry, with visitors coming to Tonga to enjoy its beaches, diving, and surfing.
Tonga is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Pacific Islands Forum.